Job Posting
Head of Waterski
Camp Ooch & Camp Trillium are looking for Summer Staff!
A diagnosis of childhood cancer changes life in an instant. For affected children and families,
it can suddenly feel like everything is about cancer.
Camp Ooch & Camp Trillium (merged in 2020) offers a different journey, where kids with
cancer can just be kids, and families connect with a community of strength and support
when they need it the most.
So much more than a summer camp—we offer the social cure for childhood cancer. Our
camp-inspired programs deliver fun, friendship, and community to children and families at
no cost to them year-round, all across Ontario.
Cancer changes a child’s life. So does camp. And so can you. Learn more at
https://ooch.org.
Summer 2021 – OVERNIGHT CAMP
Head of Waterski
(contract June to end of August)
$4,300 to $5,700 for the term of the contract
While 2020 was full of unexpected challenges, our new organization moved forward,
inspired by our vision of reaching every child and family affected by childhood cancer across
Ontario. We are developing plans to deliver modified in-person overnight camp programs
this summer at Camp Trillium Rainbow Lake and Ooch Muskoka, leveraging pandemic
protocols including social distancing, use of PPE, and plenty of time outdoors. We’re getting
ready for a life-changing summer of adventure, fun, and safety!
Would you like to be part of our amazing programs this summer? We are now accepting
applications for experienced Head of Waterski.
In order to be a successful part of our outstanding all-summer staff, you’ll be passionate
about facilitating amazing recreational experiences for kids and families while actively
supporting and providing resources to our volunteers throughout the summer.
Our Head of Waterski will work with the Waterfront Coordinator and Waterski Instructors
to facilitate safety at all Waterski activities with a wheel-chair accessibility.
Head of Waterski will assist in the development and instruction of a wakeboard and wake
surf program for families and their campers that is safe, creative, challenging, accessible,
experiential, as well as ability and age appropriate, environmentally friendly and fun. The
Head of Waterski will work with the Waterski Instructors to ensure the safety of all equipment
and the activity area including regular maintenance, conducting risk management surveys
and on-going safety reporting.
In addition to the Waterski Program our all summer program staff coach and support our
volunteer teams and assist and/or lead the planning, prepping and execution of camp wide
programs and other day time and evening activities.
Skills & Qualifications:
Our Head of Waterski must have:
ï‚· Experience facilitating or participating in waterski and wakeboard activities.
ï‚· Experience towing someone behind a boat.
ï‚· WSWO Coaching Certification (can be reimbursed by Ooch/Trillium)
ï‚· NL certification.
ï‚· Pleasure Craft Operator’s License (can be reimbursed by Ooch/Trillium)
ï‚· A current G Class driver’s license, and eligible to be insured under Camp Ooch &
Camp Trillium’s Insurance Policy.
ï‚· Current police reference check and vulnerable sector screening.
Benefical Skills & Experience:
ï‚· NCCP Certification
ï‚· Facilitating adaptive programming
ï‚· Overnight summer camp experience
This position requires living at the Ooch Muskoka campsite for the duration of the contract
(June to August as well as available for spring training where applicable), with room and
board provided. In consideration of the population Camp Ooch & Camp Trillium serve, the
incumbent is a non-smoker.
To view more information on our summer staff roles, please visit https://ooch.org/aboutooch/careers/.
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply by email at careers@ooch.org. Please
indicate in the subject line “Application for Head of Waterski” .
Equal Employment Opportunity
Camp Ooch & Camp Trillium invites applications from all qualified individuals. We are
committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications
from women, visible minorities, indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of
any sexual orientation or gender identity. In accordance with Canadian Immigration
requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
Accessibility
Upon request, Camp Ooch & Camp Trillium will provide to applicants with disabilities,
accommodations that take into account the applicants’ accessibility needs, in order to
facilitate participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages.